Two-tenths of a percent transportation sales tax would go toward bike paths, among other street repairs and projects. | Flickr
Two-tenths of a percent transportation sales tax would go toward bike paths, among other street repairs and projects. | Flickr
Bellingham voters will have the chance to say whether they want to keep a two-tenths of a percent transportation sales tax for another decade during the November election.
The money would pay for street repairs, bicycle and pedestrian paths and other projects, the city said in a news release.
The tax generates about $5 million a year and it costs 20 cents for each $100 spent within the Bellingham city limits.
Over the last 10 years, the tax has paid for nine miles of sidewalk improvements, 52 miles of bike lanes and improvements to 40 pedestrian crossings, among other projects, the city said in its press release. It’s also helped pay for service on Sundays by the Whatcom Transportation Authority.
The city looking for volunteers to provide testimonials, good on extending the tax. The statements would be considered for inclusion in the voter’s guide for the general election in November. If you’re interested, email AskPW@cob.org and explain why you are interested and qualified to provide a statement.
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